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Buffalo Passport Agency

If you are traveling internationally in less than 2 weeks or need to obtain a foreign visa within 4 weeks, you are eligible to schedule an appointment at this agency. Will call (pickup) service is offered for life or death emergencies and immediate travel.

Appointments Available From:

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday

Excluding Federal Holidays

Call 24/7 for an Appointment

1-877-487-2778

Appointments are required at all passport agencies. There is no charge to make an appointment at a passport agency and customers should not pay anyone or any business making such a charge.

You must pay the $60 expedite fee in addition to application fees to apply at this agency.

Proof of travel is not required when applying at this agency. When calling the automated appointment system, you will hear that proof of travel is required, but it does not apply to this agency unless you have a life or death emergency.

Will call service is offered for life or death emergencies and immediate travel abroad (leaving within 8 business days). The agency will advise you when the passport will be ready for pickup at will call based on your documented travel plans.

For all other customers,passports will be issued within 8 business days of applying at the agency. During your appointment, the agency will advise how the passport will be sent to you.

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When You Arrive

Arrive early to allow enough time to pass through building security screening and metal detectors (weapons are prohibited).

Check-In at the Information Desk.
Present your Social Security Number or Appointment Confirmation Number to verify your appointment.

Receive your number, please be seated, and wait until your number is called.

When your number is called go to your assigned window. A passport specialist will review your forms and supporting documents.

Driving Directions

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From South:

Take I-90 East to I-190 North. Take I-190 North about 5 miles to Exit 6 (Elm Street). Head north about one mile on Elm Street (Hwy 33) to Genesee Street. Turn left on Genesee Street and travel one and a half blocks to the Agency.

From North:

Take I-190 South to Exit 6 (Elm Street). Head north about one mile on Elm Street (Hwy 33) to Genesee Street. Turn left on Genesee Street and travel one and a half blocks to the Agency.

From East:

Take I-90 West (New York State Thruway) to Highway 33 West (Kensington Expressway). Take Highway 33 West (Kensington Expressway) to Oak Street Exit (continuation of Hwy 33). Upon exiting the expressway, make an immediate right from Oak Street onto Genesee Street. Travel one half block. The Agency is on the left side of the street.

From the Airport:

Take Highway 33 West (Kensington Expressway) to Oak Street Exit (continuation of Hwy 33). Upon exiting the expressway, make an immediate right from Oak Street onto Genesee Street. Travel one half block. The Agency is on the left side of the street.

From Ontario:

Take Queen Elizabeth Way to the Peace Bridge. Proceed across the Peace Bridge.Take I-190 South to Exit 6 (Elm Street). Head north about one mile on Elm Street (Hwy 33) to Genesee Street. Turn left on Genesee Street and travel one and a half blocks to the Agency.

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